Abstract: In an embodiment an apparatus includes a receptacle configured to receive a wafer, a light port configured to emit light from a source of light so as to shine the light on an edge of the wafer, wherein the light port is an opening located on a surface of the receptacle and a light sensitive element configured to receive light that passed the edge of the wafer and to form a detection signal based on the received light, wherein the light port is located underneath the wafer.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a mold layer and a semiconductor die including a low ohmic first portion and a high ohmic second portion. The low ohmic first portion has an active area. The high ohmic second portion is arranged on the mold layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for configuring an industrial real-time-capable communications network for the cyclical transmitting of messages (NWM), each comprising one or more data sets (DS1, . . . , DS4). The communications network (1) comprises a message source (10) for generating and cyclically sending the messages (NWM), at least one message sink (16, 17, 18) for receiving and processing the messages (NWM), as well as at least one network component (12, 14) which forwards messages (NWM) from the message source to the message sinks. The configuring comprises determining (S1) a network topology of the communications network (1) for the transmitting of a data stream to be sent from the message source (10) in the future, in which the messages (NWM) are each cyclically sent with all data sets. It is determined (S2) which of the data sets in the data stream a respective one of the message sinks wants to receive.

Abstract: A method for establishing a stream in a Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) network, wherein a request message is sent by a stream subscriber to a Domain Name System (DNS) server, upon which entries are stored that each comprise a stream identifier of a first type assigned to a stream, and a stream identifier of a second type that is different from the first type and is assigned to the respective stream, and the specification of a predefined type exclusively used for, or forms these types of entries, where the request message comprises a stream identifier of the first type and the predefined type known to the at least one stream subscriber, where the stream subscriber receives a response message from the DNS server, which contains a stream identifier of the second type belonging to the stream, and where the stream subscriber logs on to the stream using the stream identifier obtained.

Abstract: A control method, device, computer program and a computer-readable medium and method for data communication in an industrial network, wherein a stream is created between at least two stream subscribers, where resources are reserved on at least one node point, particularly bridges and/or switches between the at least two stream subscribers, and subsequently data is transmitted between the at least two stream subscribers, via the stream, and at least one subscriber of the stream interrupts the emittance and/or reception of data via the stream and resources that are reserved on at least one node point for the at least one subscriber of the stream are released for use for a data transmission that is lower priority than the data transmission via the stream, and where the reservation of the resources being maintained for the at least one subscriber.

Abstract: This application relates generally to a method and apparatus to deposit particles onto one or more coupons, and harvest particles from one or more coupons, which may beneficially provide a more uniform or localized distribution of particles over a specified area on each coupon. The application relates to a method and apparatus for depositing particles onto one or more coupons using a sieve. The application also relates to a method and apparatus for depositing particles onto one or more coupons using a dust storm. The particle loadings achieved on each coupon or across an individual coupon may be substantially uniform. The application further relates to a laser-based method and apparatus for transferring particles deposited at localized points on a source coupon to a different substrate for further use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a set of at least 100 single-stranded oligonucleotide probes directed against (or complementary to) portions of a genomic target sequence of interest. The present disclosure also relates to a method of detecting a genomic target sequence of interest using the set of oligonucleotide probes and a method of generating the set of oligonucleotide probes. Further, the present disclosure relates to a kit comprising the set of oligonucleotide probes and at least one further component.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an in vitro method for releasing analytes from a sample involving contacting the sample with (i) a chaotropic agent, (ii) an organic solvent, (iii) a detergent, and (iv) at least one agent providing bicarbonate ions. The present disclosure further relates to a release agent for releasing analytes from a sample having the aforesaid compounds. Moreover, the present disclosure relates to uses, kits, methods and devices related to the method and the release agent of the present disclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for purifying at least one reaction product of at least one diisocyanate, comprising at least the following steps: (A) providing a mixture A at least containing the at least one reaction product of the at least one diisocyanate and, if applicable, the at least one diisocyanate, (B) adding, if applicable more of, at lease one diisocyanate to mixture A from step (A) in order to obtain a mixture B, and (C) separating off the at least one diisocyanate from mixture B from step (B) by distillation in order to obtain the purified at least one reaction product of the at least one diisocyanate. Furthermore, the present invention comprises the reaction product of at least one diisocyanate which can be obtained by the method according to the invention and the use thereof for producing polyurethane foams, polyurethane hydrogels, polyurethane elastomers, varnishes and bonding adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for purifying at least one isocyanate selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic isocyanates and mixtures thereof, to a process for producing at least one isocyanate selected from the group consisting of aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic isocyanates and mixtures thereof, to the isocyanate obtainable by this process, to a polyurethane constructed from at least one such isocyanate, to the use of this isocyanate and to an optical component containing at least one polyurethane according to the invention.

Abstract: A centrifugal pendulum for damping rotational irregularities of a driveshaft of an internal combustion engine, having a carrier flange element connectable indirectly or directly to the driveshaft, and having multiple pendulum elements displaceable in relation to the carrier flange element, and guided via rollers in pendulum paths. Each pendulum element is displaceable in relation to the carrier flange element in the circumferential direction between a first and a second stop position. At least one friction element having defined thermal expansion properties, which are different in particular from the carrier flange element and/or the pendulum elements, is associated with the carrier flange element, and is designed and arranged in such a way that in a defined temperature range of the centrifugal pendulum, upon a movement of at least one pendulum element corresponding to the friction element in the direction of a stop position.

Abstract: A measurement illumination optical unit guides illumination light into an object field of a projection exposure apparatus for EUV lithography. The illumination optical unit has a field facet mirror with a plurality of field facets and a pupil facet mirror with a plurality of pupil facets. The latter serve for overlaid imaging in the object field of field facet images of the field facets. A field facet imaging channel of the illumination light is guided via any one field facet and any one pupil facet. A field stop specifies a field boundary of an illumination field in the object plane. The illumination field has a greater extent along one field dimension than any one of the field facet images. At least some of the field facets include tilt actuators which help guide the illumination light into the illumination field via various field facets and one and the same pupil facet.

Abstract: A method is specified for establishing a short-range radio link, in particular a Bluetooth connection, between a first device and a second device. A charging unit, which is configured to charge a hearing device, mediates the establishment of the short-range radio link. The charging unit transmits pairing data of the first device to the second device to establish the short-range radio link, so that the latter device is paired with the first device and the short-range radio link is established. There are also described a hearing device and a charging unit.

Abstract: A method for navigating a focus element for highlighting menu items of a menu bar on a screen by a deflection of an actuation device on a remote control, comprising detecting a first control signal dependent on a degree of deflection of the actuation device and a second control signal dependent on an actuation force with which the actuation device is deflected; and shifting the focus element and menu items relative to each other depending on a comparison of the second control signal and a predetermined condition, if the first control signal is detected.

Abstract: A device for processing wafer-shaped articles comprises a closed process chamber that provides a gas-tight enclosure. A rotary chuck is located within the closed process chamber. A heater is positioned relative to the chuck so as to heat a wafer shaped article held on the chuck from one side only and without contacting the wafer shaped article. The heater emits radiation having a maximum intensity in a wavelength range from 390 nm to 550 nm. At least one first liquid dispenser is positioned relative to the chuck so as to dispense a process liquid onto a side of a wafer shaped article that is opposite the side of the wafer-shaped article facing the heater.

Abstract: An optical system includes an illumination optical unit configured to guide illumination radiation along a path to an object plane. The illumination optical unit includes comprising a first facet mirror; a second facet mirror disposed downstream of the first facet mirror along the path; and a condenser mirror. The optical system also includes a projection optical unit configured to image a first article in the object plane onto a second article in an image plane. The image plane is a first distance from the object plane. The condenser mirror a second distance from the object plane.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a mold layer and a semiconductor die including a low ohmic first portion and a high ohmic second portion. The low ohmic first portion has an active area. The high ohmic second portion is arranged on the mold layer.

Abstract: A method for establishing a stream in a Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) network, wherein a request message is sent by a stream subscriber to a Domain Name System (DNS) server, upon which entries are stored that each comprise a stream identifier of a first type assigned to a stream, and a stream identifier of a second type that is different from the first type and is assigned to the respective stream, and the specification of a predefined type exclusively used for, or forms these types of entries, where the request message comprises a stream identifier of the first type and the predefined type known to the at least one stream subscriber, where the stream subscriber receives a response message from the DNS server, which contains a stream identifier of the second type belonging to the stream, and where the stream subscriber logs on to the stream using the stream identifier obtained.

Abstract: The Kerr effect depends very strongly on the temperature and is associated with high operating voltages. The present invention relates to an electrically controllable optical element which comprises a cell (D) filled with a starting mixture (K) and having two substrates (1a, 1b) and a conductive layer (2a, 2b) applied onto the inner surface of the respective substrate (1a, 1b), wherein the starting mixture (K) comprises a mixture of dipolar, rod-shaped molecules (5) and semi-mesogenes (4) as active constituents, and wherein the starting mixture (K) forms a thin layer having a wide-meshed, anisotropic network (9) produced by photo-polymerization between the structured or/and flat conductive layers (2a, 2b), which are applied onto a substrate (1a, 1b), in a thin-film cell (D). According to the invention, an optically active surface profile (O) is incorporated on the inner surface of a substrate (1a or 1b) or into the substrate (1a or 1b) or both substrates (1a and 1b).

Abstract: A sensor for sensing a physical transmitter field dependent on a physical quantity to be measured, including: a sensor circuit for sensing the transmitter field and for outputting a sensor signal dependent on the transmitter field a circuit carrier having a first region in which at least a part of the sensor circuit is supported and a second region in which at least a first mechanical interface and a second mechanical interface for connecting the circuit carrier to a retainer are arranged, and a noise resistance element, which is arranged between the first region and the second region and which is designed to conduct structure-borne noise entering via the first mechanical interface to the second mechanical interface.